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Page last updated at 11:35 GMT, Wednesday, 19 November 2008

GM cars waiting for delivery
US car companies seek $25bn aid
The bosses of the three biggest US carmakers, Ford, GM and Chrysler, ask Congress for a $25bn bail-out.
Financial chill spreads in Detroit
Clash over $700bn bank bail-out
Chrysler calls for cash lifeline

Ted Stevens (centre) and journalists on Capitol Hill in Washington, 18 November 2008 Six-term senator loses in Alaska
The Senate's longest-serving Republican Ted Stevens loses a knife-edge race against Democratic rival Mark Begich.

Federal police officers in Mexico Mexico's Interpol chief arrested
Mexico's top Interpol liaison officer is detained as part of inquiries into suspected links between officials and drug gangs.


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Cars for sale Motor City misery
Troubles of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler hit Detroit
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Pyramid investors protesting in Bogota 'I lost my money'
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